boulder colorado: Parades, Fireworks, & Music: Fourth of July in Boulder Colorado - 07/03/10 03:59 PM
A lot of people are asking me my plans for July 4th weekend here in Boulder County and they are seeking suggestions for some outdoor fun. I've compiled this blog in order to education the masses on the not-to-miss events for this festive and time-honored holiday. Let's begin with Folsom Stadium Fireworks as this is the most well known of tributes to the red, white, and blue. It begins when dark so be prepared to wait and keep the kiddos up late. You can view the spectacular lights from the stadium itself, or find yourself a spot around town. One popular … (3 comments)

boulder colorado: eTown - 2 decades of hope and inspiration in Boulder - 06/28/10 08:33 AM
Boulder Colorado is well known for it's musical prowess, it's even been compared to Telluride, with a great small town feel and a real respect for the environment and healthy living. eTown radio show, started 2 decades ago by Nick and Helen Forster, saw an opportunity to bring together a diverse audience and provide inspiration from the power of music as well as dialogue on social and environmental topics. <!--more--> Learn more about eTown radio show! … (0 comments)

boulder colorado: All Aboard! Rhythm On The Rails And More. Summer Concert Series - 06/14/10 03:02 AM
Don't miss out on all the free summer concerts happening in Boulder County like the Award-Winning Rhythm on the Rails in Niwot Colorado. It's a ten week summer concert series held every Thursday at Whistle Stop Park featuring bands such as Elephant Revival, Hazel Miller, Bonepony, The Strolling Scones, and more great performaces. Niwot is located just 5 miles east of Boulder and is known for its charming community. While listening to awesome music, enjoy food from local vendors and shopping! See you at the bandstand! Click here for more summer concerts, fairs, and music opportunities. … (1 comments)

boulder colorado: Advice On How To Bike To Work And Still Smell Ok........ - 06/06/10 12:08 PM
Yes, I am seriously writing about this! I need to write a fun blog and since it's Bike and Walk to Work Month, why not? June is the designated month for biking and walking to work and the month is filled with events in Boulder Colorado. Bike to Work Day will be held on Wednesday, June 23. It is presented by GO Boulder and coordinated by Community Cycles. First celebrated as Bike to Work Day in 1977, the event has grown and continues to encourage thousands of commuters to explore their transportation options. Serious facts provided by the City of Boulder … (2 comments)

boulder colorado: Rockygrass - is that some kind of new weed? - 06/02/10 04:31 AM
Well - in Boulder Colorado it could be! With over 40 dispensories, growers, in home care services and herbal medicine shops just in Boulder alone with " medical marijuana" names such as Bubbua Kush or Blue Dream. Nope! In fact Rockygrass isn't something you plant or smoke! It's a bluegrass festival in Lyons Colorado that happens every year in July. Lyons is located 15 miles north of Boulder Colorado and the festival is held at Planet Bluegrass Ranch on Hwy 35 just northwest of Lyons. Just 25 minutes from Boulder and 1 hour from either Denver or Ft. Collins it's known … (1 comments)

boulder colorado: Connecting Children With Music This Summer Boulder Colorado - 05/17/10 11:21 AM


The Rocky Mountain Center For Musical Arts located in Boulder Colorado provides access to the best of the world's music through education and performance. Because their mission is to inspire and connect community member of all ages with the joy of music, they have an awesome summer program designed to connect children with music. Some are directed at teens called "Masterclasses" and they are for advanced and serious middle and high school age students. Your children will gain new insights into their instrument through performance and listening. Instruments include clarinet, violin, french horn, and cello. The Center also provides … (0 comments)

boulder colorado: Boulder Summer Camps - 05/15/10 05:09 PM
School is ending for the 2009-2010 year and with that comes the need to find childcare for the summer. As a working mother in Boulder Colorado, I am always looking for a great summer camp or two around the county. And since real estate is really picking up, I will need plenty of full-time child care. Over the years, my children have attended YMCA, Science Discovery, and Avid4Adventure. These are all fulfilling camps providing not only supervision but stimulating activities as well. Did you know that YMCA camps have been voted the best day camps 4 years in a row!? Wow, … (0 comments)

boulder colorado: Boulder County Family Week - 05/06/10 03:33 PM
Got kids? How about family visiting from out of town? Well, this is your week Boulder County Colorado! It's family week, which obviously means a weekends worth of activities designed for the whole gang. If you're from Lafayette, enjoy time spent at the Bob Burger Recreation with FREE ADMISSION for the kiddos! The Longmont Museum and Cultural Center is hosting hands-on games including a water game and solving the Sweet Beet Puzzle. Read more and join the activities. … (0 comments)

boulder colorado: No Phone Zone - 05/05/10 01:29 PM
The Troia Team is supporting the newest initiative instigated by Oprah Winfreyherself. NO TEXTING WHILE DRIVING! While it's a nationwide promise, we are honoring it here in Boulder Colorado as real estate agents and concerned members of our city. It all began in a local community near our county, Fort Collins Colorado when earlier this year, Shelley and Daren Forney, lost their 9-year-old daughter. Erica, who was on her bicycle, just 15 pedals from her front door when she was hit and killed by a driver who was distracted by the cell phone. Erica's death was senseless and stupid because it … (1 comments)

boulder colorado: The Coldwell Banker Story - 04/25/10 09:19 AM
The Coldwell Banker Story. I've been on a lot of listing appointments lately with spring arriving here in Boulder Colorado and included in the listing presentation are reasons why to choose Coldwell Banker. I, myself even had to ponder the reasons why to choose one brokerage company over another when becoming a real estate agent. Upon intensive research and endless appointments with recruiting office managers, I went with Coldwell Banker Residential Brokerage and The Troia Team. Here's why I did and why you should as well. … (1 comments)

boulder colorado: Rockies Baseball 2010 - 04/21/10 05:52 AM
The Troia Team Realtors of Boulder Colorado love Rockies baseball. Because we also love our clients, we throw a client appreication game day each year in which we provide free Rockies Tickets and a pre game party. Last year it was held on the rooftop of LoDos, serving food and beer. Then, we all headed to the game, providing free popcorn and snacks. It's always a blast. Many of you have already participated in a game, forever loyal to your local Denver team. Read more about the Rockies season and history. … (0 comments)

boulder colorado: New Lead Based Paint Regulations - 04/18/10 10:50 AM
This is more than important information to know if you are buying, selling or renovating real estate in Boulder County and anywhere in Colorado. As many of you know, if you sell or rent a home built before 1978, you must disclose that your home may contain paint that contains lead. Not only is there a disclosure form to sign, but a pamphlet that highlights the paint's risks, especially to children. But did you also know that a new law will go into effect this month? … (2 comments)

boulder colorado: What Are You Going To Do Tonight? - 04/04/10 02:03 PM
Looking for entertainment tonight or this week in Boulder County Colorado? Do you love to dance, listen to music, drink famous beer, and eat yummy food? Well, look no further than the all-famous Oskar Blues in either Longmont or Lyons. One of my favorite attributes of the brewery is the live music. Of course, many visitors love the beer including the all-famous Dales Pale Ale, which was voted one of the quintessential American hoppy pale ales of our time by BeerAdvocate.com. The intimate, 100-person capacity of the beloved juke joint gets you up close with the best musicians in Colorado and … (0 comments)

boulder colorado: Shrink Your Home Loan: Obama's Foreclosure Prevention Plan - 04/01/10 02:06 AM
The following is a true story. I have a family member who bought her home in 2005. The economy was better then and real estate was hot in Boulder Colorado. Prices were high, inventory was low, and banks were more lenient with loan qualifications. She makes over $50,000 and has a steady job. However, she just had a baby and would like to buy a bigger home. As expected, she got her home ready to list and had the home appraised first in order to determine a price. What do you guess happened? Click here to find out. … (0 comments)

boulder colorado: Short Sale Hardship Letter Examples - 03/25/10 04:31 PM
Yes, we can help! Short sales are increasingly common as new government acts have passed to find alternatives to foreclosures. You are not alone. The economy is tough in Boulder Colorado and elsewhere; people are losing jobs and it's been a difficult time in real estate as property values have dropped below mortgages owed on homes. This makes it difficult to refinance and when it's hard to pay on that mortgage, you find yourself in a dire situation. Often times if you qualify, a short sale is a better solution that foreclosing. It's not as hurtful to your credit and the … (1 comments)

boulder colorado: Yes, Another Short Sale Blog. - 03/18/10 03:11 PM
But worth your while, I guarantee you. The Troia Team from Boulder Colorado is writing so much on the subject lately because IT IS the subject lately. Real estate short sales are everywhere and the numerous listings are partially due to the Home Affordable Foreclosure Alternatives Program; go ahead, call it HAFA. The information is non-ending. You can't write enough about short sales. As we discussed before, having a knowledgeable Realtor is most important. One who can walk you through the process. If I were going through a short sale, here's what I would want to know from my real estate … (0 comments)

boulder colorado: What You Need To Know About A Short Sale - 03/10/10 03:41 AM
What is it when a seller's lender agrees to accept a lower amount for a property than is owed? Yes...a short sale. This is big real estate news in Boulder Colorado and throughout the country. If the owner of a home has an outstanding loan/lien that is greater than the value of the home and they are in financial distress (late on mortgage payments), then a short sale is an option other than foreclosure. Click here to read all about it. … (0 comments)

boulder colorado: Foreclosure Verses A Short Sale - 03/07/10 09:12 AM
A short sale is when the real estate sale proceeds fall short of the balanced owed on the property's loan. This happens when the borrower is unable to pay their property's mortgage. Instead of penalizing the mortgagor, the lender agrees to sell the property at a moderate loss. This is an advantage to both parties as it allows them to avoid foreclosure, which involves hefty fees for the bank and poorer credit report outcomes for the borrowers. Clients in Boulder ask this all the time and no, this may not release the mortgagor from their deficiency. Neither foreclosure nor a short … (2 comments)

boulder colorado: What Is An Eco Friendly Renovation? Part One - 02/17/10 04:40 AM
Just what defines a home remodel going eco friendly? It's important to know if you are a home buyer and a home seller. If you are a home buyer then this will help you know what to look for when house shopping. Sellers wanting to increase the value of their home and attract more buyers, need to be aware of what the new earth loving trends are. Being a real estate expert in Boulder Colorado and Boulder County, we are witnessing a revolution in green building. This is not a passing trend, but in my opinion, a change in how we … (1 comments)

boulder colorado: Homebuyer Tax Credit - Extended and Expanded - 02/14/10 12:19 PM
Recently I was showing homebuyers around Boulder Colorado and they made an interesting comment about it being unfortunate they missed the deadline for the tax credit and they don't qualify because this wasn't their first home.  Just when I thought EVERYONE knew about the homebuyer tax credit!  I was quick to correct them and reassure my new clients that they can indeed still benefit from this one-of-a-kind credit.  Read more and you too can reap the rewards of homeownership in 2010!  It is a buyers market and this is opportunity should not be missed.  A fantastic time to buy!  The time to buy … (0 comments)